I stumbled out of the tiny twin bed in my room this week at the Abbey and quickly put on some clothes to make it to Lauds - prayer at 5:45 AM preceeding Mass. It was hard to get up this morning but the Monks have been up since 3, this is their second prayer… Continue reading Meditation at Gethsemani
― Ann Patchett Ann Patchett is my absolute favorite fiction writer!!! I have read some of her non-fiction work as well and she has inspired me to keep going in this new venture of writing. This quote reminded me of my decision to learn how to play the piano and acceptance that I would not… Continue reading “Why is it that we understand playing the cello will require work, but we attribute writing to the magic of inspiration?”
Jon Stewart Jon Stewart, an alumnus of the College of William and Mary, shared this wit and wisdom at the commencement address he gave to the Class of 2004. He joked about getting a doctorate without putting in any effort. He talked about the real world and how success in it is much less predictable… Continue reading “Love what you do. Get good at it. Competence is a rare commodity in this day and age.”
Anne Frank A little girl that endured so much did indeed change the world. She opened our eyes, and continues to do so for those that read her diary, to the fact that she needed to conceal her identity else be killed by the Nazi's. And eventually she was killed, preventing the world from enjoying… Continue reading “No one has to wait but can start right now to gradually change the world.”
Helen Hayes I take such comfort in Helen's statement. Helen had a career that lasted 80 years. She reminds me of my mother who is still working at the age of 80 herself - makes it very hard for me to ever think of retiring! I love being both a beginner and an expert. Currently,… Continue reading “The expert in anything was once a beginner.”
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